Study abroad,
without the guesswork.
Verified procedures, current financial requirements and step-by-step guidance — built as a public reference library, not a sales pitch. Every figure is sourced and date-stamped.
- Official sources cited
- Every figure date-stamped
- HEC & IBCC guidance
Choose a destination
Compare eight study destinations on tuition, proof of funds, visa rules and post-study work rights — side by side, on identical headings.
Explore destinationsCheck my documents
An interactive checklist that adapts by country — HEC and IBCC attestation, APS, CAS, PAL, English tests and references.
Open checklistUnderstand the money
Blocked account, GIC, proof of funds and the 28-day rule — explained plainly, with the exact figures you must show.
Use the calculatorPolicy changes, deadlines and openings
Short, dated alerts. Each one links back to the full guide and the official source.
Maintenance funds increase from 30 November 2026 — London rises to £1,570/month, outside London to £1,203/month
Read updateStudy permit living-cost requirement rises to CAD 23,448 for applications on or after 1 September 2026
Read updateStudent visa (subclass 500) fee rises to AUD 2,500 and living-cost evidence set at AUD 29,710
Read updateCompare before you commit
Identical headings across every country, so you can weigh two options without re-learning the page. Figures verified 25 October 2026.
United Kingdom
- Proof of funds£14,130*
- Post-study work2 yrs (to Dec 2026)
- IntakesSep · Jan
Germany
- Proof of funds€11,904
- Post-study work18 months
- IntakesApr · Oct
Canada
- Proof of fundsCAD 23,448
- Post-study workUp to 3 yrs
- IntakesJan · May · Sep
Australia
- Proof of fundsAUD 29,710
- Post-study workUp to 4 yrs
- IntakesFeb · Jul
*UK figure for applications on or after 30 November 2026. Applications before that date require £13,761 in London or £10,539 outside London.
Not sure which country fits your budget?
Put all eight destinations side by side on cost, visa rules and work rights.
The money question,
answered first.
Proof of funds, blocked account, GIC and maintenance funds get mixed up constantly — and that confusion is one of the most common reasons Pakistani applications are refused. Start here, with the exact figure for your destination. Verified 25 October 2026.
- Plain-language explanations of each financial instrument
- Holding-period rules, accepted banks and sponsor evidence
- Scholarship and education-loan options for Pakistani students
Three steps, in the right order
Most mistakes happen because people start at step three. Work through it in sequence.
Shortlist a destination
Compare cost of living, proof of funds, visa rules and post-study work rights before you fall in love with a university.
Prepare documents & funds
Attestation, English tests, statement of purpose and the financial evidence your chosen country demands.
Apply, then visa
Timelines by intake, application tracking, and a country-specific visa walkthrough with common rejection reasons.
Why this library is different
Most study-abroad sites are sales funnels with a blog attached. This one is a reference library first — you can use it fully without ever talking to us.
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We cite official sources
Every fee, deadline and threshold links to the government or institution page it came from.
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We date-stamp everything
Each guide shows a “last verified” date, so you always know how fresh the information is.
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We are not a sales funnel
Use the free guides and checklists first. Talk to us only when you actually need help.
Germany blocked account requirement for the 2026 intake
Recently updated guides
Evergreen references, revised as rules change. Last reviewed 25 October 2026.
Germany document checklist: APS, blocked account and attestation
VisaUK Student visa from Pakistan: the full step-by-step
ApplicationsWriting a statement of purpose that UK admissions actually read
ScholarshipsChevening vs Commonwealth: eligibility, timelines and fit
After arrivalPart-time work rules for international students, by country
DocumentsHEC attestation: complete walkthrough for 2026 applicants
Not sure where to start?
Tell us your destination, intake and biggest concern. We will point you to the right guide first — no obligation.